This page lists all recordings of String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68, by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Shostakovich -String Quartets Nos. 2 & 4Arranged by Marijn van Prooij
Not all string quartets are suited to be played by a string quartet. Sometimes the instrumental set-up is too
vulnerable or an execution does not seem technically feasible. On this recording, the aim was to let
symphonic proportions merge with moments of chamber music intimacy. For both quartets, double bass
player and arranger Marijn van Prooij has written a wonderful bass part. First and foremost there is the
genius of Shostakovich, a composer who has been a source of inspiration for Amsterdam Sinfonietta for
two decades. “Curious that the Second is among the last of the quartets to be given orchestral treatment, as its symphonic weight and expressive range make it the most suitable in any case. The Amsterdam group respond with playing of tremendous dynamism.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2008 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Shostakovich - Complete String Quartets Volume I
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| |  | Shostakovich - Complete String Quartets Volume 4
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St Petersburg String Quartet | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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"these performances have compelling concentration throughout"
- Penguin Guide | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Shostakovich - The String Quartets
Shostakovich: | String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49 String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73 String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83 String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92 String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101 String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108 String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 String Quartet No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 117 String Quartet No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 118 Adagio (Elegy) Allegretto (Polka) String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 122 String Quartet No. 12 in D flat major, Op. 133 String Quartet No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 138 String Quartet No. 14 in F sharp major, Op. 142 String Quartet No. 15 in E flat minor, Op. 144 |
| | DG - 4757407 (CD - 5 discs) Normally: $37.49 Special: $22.49 |
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Shostakovich: | String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49 String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73 String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83 String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92 String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101 String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108 String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 String Quartet No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 117 String Quartet No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 118 String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 122 String Quartet No. 12 in D flat major, Op. 133 String Quartet No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 138 String Quartet No. 14 in F sharp major, Op. 142 String Quartet No. 15 in E flat minor, Op. 144 |
Fitzwilliam String Quartet | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Shostakovich: | Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 Rudolf Barshai Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54 Rudolf Barshai Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad' Rudolf Barshai Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99 Oistrakh Violin Concerto No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129 Oistrakh Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107 Ivashkin Cello Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 126 Ivashkin Jazz Suite No. 1 Kuchar Jazz Suite No. 2 Kuchar String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 Rubio String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 Rubio String Quartet No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 138 Rubio |
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